I swear this isn't turning into a Bachelor blog- I still don't even watch the show- but the Bachelor Nation represents a large portion of the US and it's important to unpack what is going on here. It's a lesson in White Supremacy for sure.
My friend Charisse is back for another chat to discuss the recent happenings here (reminder: listen with an open mind and no one is speaking on behalf of entire subgroups). There are a few parts to this one, here are the minute markers in case you want to skip ahead.
- 2:00: I don't see race!
- 4:00: what's the big deal about having Rachael on the show?
- 9:00: What Old South Antebellem parties are and Lindsay's experience with Greek life in the South
- 14:00: Problematic plantations
- 15:30: Chr*s H*rrison's interview
- 20:30: The apologies and what we want to see from Chr*s and Rachael
- 24:00: What we DON'T want to see from them
- 31:00 Where we go from here
- 35:00: What YOU can do
And because everything in Bachelor Nation is moving at lightning speed, another event unfolded shortly after Charisse and I chatted which I broke down on Instagram (see here in highlights).
- Here's what I want us to take away from this:
- It is crucial for white people to understand white supremacy and how it shows up for us (Me and White Supremacy is a great starting point)
- Learn how to be called out and how to respond with action
- Hold your white friends accountable
- When you see something, say something. Don't put it on your Black friends or colleagues to call things out. Find ways to advocate that does not compromise yourBlack friends/colleagues or put them at risk. What we see unfolding in the franchise happens at even the wokest companies.
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